Feature

Dick Williams

July 21, 1924: The day Titanic survivor Dick Williams won Olympic gold in Paris

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On July 21, 1924, 12 years after he was told his legs would have to be amputated, Dick Williams won the mixed doubles gold at the Paris Olympics

Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Rainer Schuettler OTD 07_21

July 21, 2004: The day Schuettler defeated Seppi after saving 10 match points

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day, July 21, 2004, Rainer Schuettler saved 10 match points against Andreas Seppi in the second set before coming back to bagel the Italian in the decider

Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal, Bastad 2024

ATP Bastad: Nadal overcomes Ajdukovic to reach first final in two years

Into his 131st ATP final, the Spaniard will face off against Argentine Thiago Agustin Tirante or Portuguese Nuno Borges, the No 7 seed, for the title on Sunday

Author avatar
Haresh Ramchandani

July 20, 1954: The day teen star Maureen Connolly suffered a tragic, career-ending injury

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest events in tennis history. On this day, July 20, 1954, Maureen Connolly, who had won nine Grand Slams in a row while she was still in her teens, broke her leg in a horse-riding accident, an injury which ended her career

Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal, Nordea Open, 2024

Nadal comes through epic against Navone to reach Nordea Open semi-finals

Rafael Nadal defeated Mariano Navone 6-7 (2), 7-5, 7-5 in a four-hour marathon to reach the semi-finals, where he will meet qualifier Duje Ajdukovic

Author avatar
Jamie Malachy
Rafael Nadal, Bastad Open, 2024
5 months ago

Nadal comes through testing Norrie encounter to reach quarter-finals of Nordea Open

The Spaniard beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 in Bastad and will face Argentinian...
Author avatar
Jamie Malachy
Holger Rune, Hamburg Open, 2024
5 months ago

Holger Rune on Becker, the Olympics and chasing Grand Slam glory

The Dane believes winning a Grand Slam title is not far away, while...
Author avatar
Jamie Malachy
Todd Martin - On this day
5 months ago

July 18, 1999: The day Pat Rafter downed Todd Martin in an epic controversial Davis Cup clash

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Jean Borotra, On This Day
5 months ago

July 17, 1994: The day French tennis legend Jean Borotra passed away

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Anastasia Rodionova
5 months ago

July 17, 2017: The day Anastasia Rodionova became only the second woman in WTA history to be defaulted

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal, Bastad, 2024
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal returns to action with victory over Leo Borg at Nordea Open

The Spaniard beat Leo Borg - son of Swedish great Bjorn Borg -...
Author avatar
Jamie Malachy
Carlos Alcaraz after winning Wimbledon in 2023 (Action Plus/Panoramic)
5 months ago

All-white, People’s Sunday, Djokovic, wildcards: Everything you always wanted to know about Wimbledon 2024 (but never had time to find out) – updated after Men’s singles final

Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tournament in the tennis calendar. Here...
Author avatar
Carrie Dunn
Federer Wimbledon
5 months ago

July 16, 2017: The day Roger Federer won his eighth Wimbledon title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Musetti Rankings, 2024 Wimbledon
5 months ago

ATP rankings: De Minaur, Fils reach new career highs – Musetti jumps nine spots

The Australian has risen to the world #6 spot, a new career high,...
Author avatar
Olly Paton
Sampras Pete
5 months ago

July 15, 2007: The day an emotional Pete Sampras was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Djokovic Wimbledon final 2024
5 months ago

Sasa Ozmo: “Alcaraz was tremendous, but Novak didn’t show up for two sets”

Novak Djokovic was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Wimbledon men's singles final....
Author avatar
Jérémy Baudu
Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon 2024 © Alberto Pezzali/AP/SIPA
5 months ago

Sublime Alcaraz dismantles Djokovic to successfully defend Wimbledon crown

The Spaniard defeated Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) to win his second Wimbledon...
Author avatar
Jamie Malachy
Taylo Dent, OTD 07.14
5 months ago

July 14, 2002: The day Taylor Dent put himself and his father in the tennis history books

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Federer - Djokovic
5 months ago

July 14, 2019 : The day Djokovic beat Federer for the third time in a Wimbledon final

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Djokovic and Alcaraz Wimbledon final 2023 | Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
5 months ago

What’s at stake: Djokovic vs Alcaraz Wimbledon final, by the numbers

Milestone watch is on ahead of Sunday's Wimbledon men's final. Join us for...
Author avatar
Chris Oddo